On March 1, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama found the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) to be unconstitutional and granted the plaintiffs, the National Small Business Association (“NSBA”) and Isaac Winkles (a member of the NSBA and the owner of two small businesses), summary judgment on their claim that Congress … Read More
UPDATE FinCEN issues clarification on March 4th. On March 1, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Judge Liles Burke struck down the Corporate Transparency Act, which would have required most entities under State law to not only disclose personal stakeholder information to the U.S. Treasury but in some … Read More
Noah Warren is anything but your typical teenager… At age three he began cycling and was racing competitively at age 14. Today, at age 19 he is living in France and training in Cyprus to prepare for the Cape Epic race in South Africa in March. The race features 616 km/383 miles distance and \54K … Read More
The following is the first in a three-part series on defending cases involving traumatic brain injuries (TBI). These cases are complex because the brain is complex. Developing and executing a defense strategy for TBI cases requires a team knowledgeable in law and medicine. With thorough preparation and well-planned discovery, TBI cases can be evaluated quickly … Read More
The law firm of Christian & Small LLP is pleased to announce that William “Drew” A. Ellis has joined as a Partner in its Birmingham, Alabama office. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Ellis focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation, real estate litigation and transactions, construction litigation, healthcare, and professional liability litigation. He routinely … Read More
We recently sat down with Associate Hannah E. Black to learn about her new leadership role with DRI and why she thinks it is important for young lawyers to pursue positions of leadership early in their careers. What attracted you to DRI? As a young lawyer, I knew I wanted to get plugged in … Read More
Our Firm provides outside general counsel services to many businesses in Alabama and Mississippi. As the new year gets off to a fast start, I thought I’d write about a new reporting and compliance requirement for certain small businesses under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA is part of the larger William M. … Read More
I keep a close eye on healthcare law throughout the year, but late December and early January always seem to provide a little time for reflection. Looking back on the year’s events provides a sense of context and perspective often difficult to get during other times of the year. To that end, the following … Read More
In July 1966, a Vanderbilt Law School graduate, 26 years young, travels to Montgomery, Alabama to take the Alabama State Bar Exam. His legal training at Vanderbilt began in January 1964, following his early release from serving as an officer in the United States Navy. Taking law courses year-round enabled him to complete his legal education … Read More
